Knitting with Icelandic Yarn

The Origins of the Authentic Icelandic Wool Sweater - Lopapeysa

The Icelandic wool sweater, Lopapeysa, embodies Iceland's rich cultural heritage and traditional knitting practices, dating back to the mid-20th century. Its design journey traverses the Nordic reg...

Jöklalopi - Icelandic Super Bulky Wool Yarn and Knitting Patterns

Jöklalopi or bulky Lopi yarn is 100% wool and is one of 7 different type of Icelandic wool yarn: Alafosslopi, Plotulopi, Léttlopi, Kambarn, Einband and Hosuband. There is a high demand for this uni...

How do you measure the size of a wool sweater jumper?

We will guide you through the essential steps to accurately measure the size of the Icelandic wool sweater jumper. From chest and sleeve measurements and how to measure the length of a sweater, to ...

4 tips on how to store your Icelandic wool sweater – Lopapeysa

This is your ultimate guide to preserving Icelandic wool sweaters and how to store and protect them for a lifetime Do you live in a climate with distinct seasons and are wondering how to store wint...

How to care for and clean an Icelandic wool sweater Lopapeysa

The Icelandic wool sweaters rarely needs washing, consider hanging it out in the fresh air first before washing it. Cleaning wool sweaters requires special care to preserve their quality. Wool poss...

Icelandic Alafoss lopi wool yarn and free knitting pattern

What is Icelandic Alafosslopi? Alafoss lopi is a bulky lightweight single-ply wool yarn spun from 100% Icelandic sheep wool. The yarn is a chunky to bulky weight. There is no other yarn quite like ...

12 Interesting facts about the Icelandic wool sweater Lopapeysa

The authentic handcrafted woolen "Lopapeysa" is a high-quality, traditional piece of knitwear knitted in Iceland and perfect for those looking for a stylish garment that is steeped in the tradition...

Einband Icelandic wool lace yarn and free knitting lopi pattern

Einband lace weight wool yarn is 100% wool and is one of 7 different type of Icelandic wool yarn: Alafosslopi, Plotulopi, Léttlopi yarn, Bulky Lopi yarn, Kambarn, and Hosuband.Do you want to make a...

Icelandic Lettlopi wool yarn and free knitting pattern

Léttlopi yarn is 100% wool and is one of 7 different type of Icelandic wool yarn: Alafosslopi, Plotulopi, Bulky Lopi yarn, Kambarn, Einband and Hosuband. There is a high demand for this unique lite...

May 2021 - Newsletter | A few new exciting products, Álafoss yarn update, eider down and hot dogs. And the mandatory volcano update

Dear reader. We'd like to share with you a little bit about our trip this weekend to Djúpavík, a new co-operation with an eider down specialist, why we are suddenly selling hot dogs, Álafoss lopi u...